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Citizens Health Advisory Council has selected Pattie Adler as its new executive director. Adler began her new position in December…

Peanut allergies solved?

Although experts say the results of the carefully monitored study are encouraging, they warn it isn’t something that parents should…

Male hormone may hurt health

The new study is one of several in recent years highlighting cardiac problems as a potential side effect of testosterone…

Obesity takes hold early in life

weight in kindergarten a strong predictor

La Plata Health Watch

Fluoridation is a key pillar of public health

Frankdu1-i-syn Undoubtedly, these advances have saved many millions of lives. They are the foundation of public health, which the World…

Mixed omega-3 results

The results suggest this may hold promise for delaying cognitive aging and dementia, said the study’s lead author, Jay Pottala…

Aching for science

Study: Discover how body fights flu virus using volunteers

Steroids high among gay, bi teens

of use multiple times those of straights

New questions arise for caramel coloring

to re-examine soda additive, which California lists as a carcinogen

January 26, 2014

Health Briefs

Heart Safe La Plata will host these classes at the Durango Fire Protection District training room, 142 Sheppard Drive: An…

Cookie Monster forced to cut down on cookies

Sesame Street project aims to transform the eating habits of kids – and it’s working

A most delicate art in medical practice

doctors share what it takes to build solid and long-lasting relationships with their patients

Beware weekend heart attacks

of death higher then and at night

La Plata Health Watch

Keep marijuana, related edibles out of kids’ reach

On our front porch, a brief exam revealed normal skin color and temperature, clear lungs, a normal pulse and heart…

Do employer wellness programs work?

About half of employers with at least 50 workers offer them, as do 90 percent of companies with more than…

La Plata Health Watch

New year brings peak season risk for influenza

Each year, viral respiratory illness affects tens of millions of Americans, resulting in school absences, lost workdays and substantial suffering.…

Study dispels ‘obesity paradox’ for diabetics

The “obesity paradox” – the notion being overweight may be healthier for some diabetics – appears to be a myth.Associated…

Is it a cold or the flu? How to tell

That’s because the two can share a number of the same symptoms, including a runny/stuffy nose, sore throat and cough,…

Google develops contact lens glucose monitor

Built-in wireless transmitter still has issues to overcome

Mercy treating 5 to 6 patients daily for flu

Typically, the most affected age groups are children and infants younger than 4 and adults older than 65; however, people…

Treatments at Mercy save patients travel time

machines treat blood-related diseases

Nine Swedish women receive new wombs

sought is for transplant patients to become pregnant